Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in High Desert Utah

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,900 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.84
10th percentile $37,850
90th percentile $79,140
Employed locally 190
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,850
    25th
    $47,540
    50th (median)
    $57,900
    75th
    $67,190
    90th
    $79,140

    Top-paying metros for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $123,390
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,440
    Vallejo, CA $101,670
    Napa, CA $99,450
    Fairbanks-College, AK $91,010
    Salinas, CA $90,610

    Related occupations in High Desert Utah

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,440
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $61,150
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,850
    Bakers $31,560
    Power Plant Operators $102,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in High Desert Utah?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in High Desert Utah is $27.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.76 or more per hour.

    Is High Desert Utah above or below average for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries?

    The median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary in High Desert Utah is 0.6% below the national median of $58,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in High Desert Utah?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $37,850 per year in High Desert Utah. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,540.